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The Temptation of Elminster is a fantasy novel by Ed Greenwood, set in the world of the Forgotten Realms, and based on the Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game. It is the third novel in The Elminster Series. It was published in hardcover in December 1998, and in paperback in November 1999.
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The first section (759 DR) deals with Elminster emerging from a tomb (after being freed by adventurers) where he has been trapped in stasis for a number of years. He is given a holy edict by Mystra to not use magic and to seek out the Lady of Shadows. After finding her, he becomes her court mage when she takes over the realm of Galadorna.
The second section (767 DR) tells the story of what happens to Elminster after his various temptations.
Characters
Aawlynson • Albaertin • Albryngundar • Alnyskawer • Amandarn • Ambara • Anamanue • Ardelnar Trethran • Arlavaunta • Arvas • Avroana • Azuth • Baerast • Baerdagh • Baerimgrim • Barundryn Harbright • Beldrune • Belundrar • Bresmer • Bretchimus • Caladaster Daermree • Curthas • Daluth • Darlakhan • Dasumia • Delver • Durlim • Elminster • Elryn • Esbre Felmorel • Ethena • Faeya • Feldrin • Felryn • Femter • Folossan • Glavyn • Gondeglus • Habaertus Ilynker • Halglond • Holivanter • Horostos • Hothal • Hrelgrath • Hulder Phelbellow • Ilbryn Starym • Ilgrist • Immeira • Ingrath • Iron Fox • Iyriklaunavan • Iyrindyl • Jalobal • Kadeln Parosper • Karsus • Klandaerlas Glymril • Klargathan Srior • Larando • Lhaerand • Lhaerom • Llander • Maethor • Maglast • Mardasper Oblyndrin • Mystra • Nadrathen • Nasmaerae Felmorel • Nuglar • Nuressa • Paeregur • Phostral • Ralderick Hallowshaw • Raumark • Rauntlavon • Rhen • Rhoagalow • Rolian • Saeraede Lyonora • Sambrin Ulgrythyn • Sharindala • Silent Antlers • Sister Night • Starsunder • Tabarast • Tarthane • Tenthar Taerhamoos • Thessamel Arunder • Tholone • Uirkymbrand • Uldus Blackram • Umbregard • Vaelam • Yintras Bedelmrin
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Adreim • Alavaernith • Alshinree • Anlavas Jhoavryn • Antarn • Brandagaeris • Buardrim • Caldrahan Mhelymbryn • Citta Hothemer • Claddart • Cordorlar • Eltargrim • Dalabrindar • Destrar Gulhallow • Doabro Thoaloat • Eaergladden Moondark • Elenshaer • Elthaeris • Eltravar • Ildilyntra Starym • Ilhundyl • Iliymbrim Sharnult • Klalaera • Laeral • Lhabbartan • Limmator • Marskyn • Mintiper Moonsilver • Nabraether • Nantlin • Olbert • Rarendon • Sardon • Selbryn • Sharandra • Srinshee • Talost • Tammarast Tengloves • Taraskus • Taver • Thaelrythyn • Thaerlune • Twillist • Yarynous Whaelidon • Zurmapyxapetyl
Locations
Aerhiot's Field • Anthather's Mill • Balcony Hall • Bloodtop Tower • Blue Chamber • Crypt of the Moondark • Fair Maid of Ripplestones • Fox's Starn • Galadorna • Glymryl Card • Goblet of Shadows • Halidae's Height • Hammershaws • House of Holy Night • House of the Ladystar • House of the Unicorn • Howling Ghost Wood • Langalos • Long Gallery • Lookout Tree • Master's Tower • Moonshorn Tower • Myth Drannor • Nethrar • Ripplestones • Salopar's Field • Sammaresh • Scorchstone Hall • Silverhand Tower • Starmantle Road • Stars and Sword • Tangletrees • Torntlar's Farm • Tressardon • Tresset's Ringyl • Westgate
The Temptation of Elminster. Ed Greenwood. 3.74. 3,434 ratings59 reviews. How do you tempt an archmage who has everything? From a dark and dusty tomb, Elminster emerges, seeking the guidance of Mystra, and finds only silence. He is drawn into the clutches of the mysterious and sinister Lady of Shadows.
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4.5 31 ratings. See all formats and editions. How do you tempt an archmage who has everything? From a dark and dusty tomb, Elminster emerges, seeking the guidance of Mystra, and finds only silence. He is drawn into the clutches of the mysterious and sinister Lady of Shadows.
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Jul 26, 2011 · Emerging at last from a lengthy imprisonment in a dark and dusty tomb, Elminster seeks the guidance of Mystra, the Mother of all Magic. With Mystras's wisdom in his ears, Elminster sets forth...
From a dark and dusty tomb, Elminster emerges, seeking the guidance of Mystra, and finds only silence. He is drawn into the clutches of the mysterious and sinister Lady of Shadows. The path he takes will lead to a Realms-shaking confrontation where Elminster has to make the most important choice of his long life.
The Temptation of Elminster. by Ed Greenwood. 3.74 · 3,434 Ratings · 59 Reviews · published 1995 · 25 editions. How do you tempt an archmage who has everything? Fr… Want to Read. Rate it: Book 4. Elminster in Hell. by Ed Greenwood. 3.58 · 2,675 Ratings · 47 Reviews · published 2001 · 1 edition. Taken prisoner by a powerful demon, Elminster, the…
